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Effect of microencapsulated phase change materials on the thermo-mechanical properties of poly(methyl-methacrylate) based biomaterials

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Microencapsulated paraffin based phase change material (PCM) have been incorporated into Poly(methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA) matrix in order to enhance the thermo-mechanical properties. Calorimetric and mechanical analyses are carried out and the thermo regulating potential of PMMA/PCM composites is investigated. Results indicate that the PCM phase has a negligible effect on the glass transition temperature of the PMMA matrix, and the thermal regulating capability spans around body temperature absorbing or releasing a thermal energy up to 30 J/g. One of the effect of the PCM phase into the cement is the reduction of the peak temperature developed during the exothermal reaction.

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  1. IMCB-CNR Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials—National Research Council, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy

    Roberto De Santis, Luigi Ambrosio & Luigi Nicolais

  2. DIMP Department of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy

    Veronica Ambrogi & Cosimo Carfagna

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De Santis, R., Ambrogi, V., Carfagna, C. et al. Effect of microencapsulated phase change materials on the thermo-mechanical properties of poly(methyl-methacrylate) based biomaterials. J Mater Sci: Mater Med 17, 1219–1226 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-006-0595-7

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